Health + Wellness

How to Live Long and Stay Healthy

This article was brought to you by Active Ager Asia, a wellness portal to help you keep healthy and stay fit.

Walk and earn rewards! Members can sync your Fitbit, Jawbone, Google Fit, Moves with the system, get educational articles from the Active Age and enjoy merchant privileges. Through Challenges, members are encouraged to keep good health by walking to earn incentives.

Make a few tweaks in your lifestyle to stay young in mind and body. Develop these healthy lifelong habits. Start by being more physically active.

Becoming healthy begins with the basics. Rather than pursue the next trendy fad or super-food, keep it simple and you will find yourself healthier and happier than before.

Get Up and Get Moving

According to studies, people who exercise are happier compared to those who don’t have regular physical activity.

Exercise can keep your body in shape, burn calories, get your heart pumping and improve your fitness. There are various exercises out there to choose from. Pick the one that suits your current level of fitness and work your way up to the next level of intensity.

Tell yourself that you will start today and make it a daily habit. Let exercise be a part of your lifestyle to improve your health and wellness. You will feel a whole lot better once your body gets used to it, allowing you to radiate even more positive vibes.

To make it more fun and keep you motivated, find a friend to workout with. Once you get the hang of it, you will be surprised at how much you enjoyed sweating it out.

Watch What You Eat

This is probably one of the most important things you have to do once you have decided to take care of your body.

However, this is also difficult to succeed at given all the unhealthy foods we are surrounded by that are quick and convenient to purchase and eat. Think of your body every time you feel like snacking on something unhealthy. Focus on how that unhealthy food is affecting your body.

Start by eating more natural foods and organic produce. Get rid of the junk as much as you can and avoid processed foods at the same time. It does not mean that you cannot eat what you want. Set a cheat day during the week to keep you from binge eating. Remember, this is about being disciplined to want the best for yourself.

Sleep

Go to bed early as much as you can. Not having enough sleep can cause your body to deteriorate overtime. Have a sleeping schedule and know when to stop fiddling with your smartphone. Sometimes, you just have to be stop worrying about missing out in order to get enough rest.

People are so used to sleeping late because of the many distractions surrounding them. Make it easier and remove these distractions once it’s bed time. You may not feel it but your body needs rest in order for it to recharge properly.

Aim to operate from a position of calm

Don’t stress yourself too much. You can do this by getting regular exercise. At the same time, rest well to attain peace of mind.

Taking a breather requires your body to be in a calm state. Let your mind dwell on the positive things instead of being anxious most of the time. Having a positive outlook in life also helps you live longer and happier.